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Tally Ho Farms: A Study of Decreasing Racial Diversity in an Affluent Tempe Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Tally Ho Farms, a neighborhood in Tempe, Arizona, currently exhibits a low diversity racial composition with a strong white majority as of 2022. The area is characterized by high median incomes, suggesting an affluent community. Tally Ho Farms is known for its equestrian-friendly properties, reflecting its historical roots as a horse-centric neighborhood in the suburban landscape of Tempe.
Over the past decade, Tally Ho Farms has consistently maintained a white majority status, with the white population comprising over 70% of residents throughout the period. There has been a noticeable trend towards even lower diversity in recent years. The neighborhood transitioned from a moderate diversity classification in the early 2010s to low diversity by 2022, with the white population increasing from 72% in 2017 to 92% in 2022.
The Hispanic population, which represented a significant minority (17-20%) from 2013 to 2017, has decreased to 2% by 2022. This shift suggests a potential transitional community status, but in the direction of decreased rather than increased diversity.
The demographic shifts in Tally Ho Farms correlate with significant economic changes. The median income has shown a general upward trend, increasing from $137,499 in 2013 to $165,315 in 2021, with some fluctuations. This rise in median income coincides with the decrease in racial diversity, suggesting a possible gentrification process or changes in local housing markets that may be pricing out certain demographic groups.
The population of the neighborhood has fluctuated over the years, peaking at 1,968 in 2016 and dropping to 1,509 in 2022. This population decrease, coupled with rising incomes and decreasing diversity, could indicate a trend towards larger, more expensive properties attracting affluent, predominantly white residents.
The trends observed in Tally Ho Farms appear to diverge from broader national trends towards increasing diversity in suburban areas. While many U.S. suburbs have seen growing minority populations and increased racial integration over the past decade, Tally Ho Farms has moved in the opposite direction.
The neighborhood's high median income ($151,079 in 2022) significantly exceeds the national median household income (approximately $70,000 in 2021), positioning it as an exceptionally affluent area. This economic status, combined with its decreasing diversity, suggests that Tally Ho Farms may be becoming an exclusive enclave within the broader Tempe community.
The decrease in the Hispanic population is notable, as it contrasts with Arizona's overall demographic trends, where the Hispanic population has generally been growing. This local trend may reflect broader patterns of socioeconomic segregation in the Phoenix metropolitan area, where affluent neighborhoods often show less racial diversity than the region as a whole.
Tally Ho Farms presents a case of a high-income, increasingly homogeneous neighborhood in a state and region that is otherwise becoming more diverse. These trends raise questions about housing affordability, community integration, and the long-term social and economic implications of such demographic shifts in suburban America.
